Alikovo, Alikovsky District, Chuvash Republic


Alikovo is a rural locality and the administrative center of Alikovsky District of the Chuvash Republic, Russia, located south of Cheboksary, on the Cheboksary—Krasnye Chetai and Cheboksary—Yadrin auto routes. Population: The majority of the population is Chuvash.

Geography

The Abashyrma River flows near Alikovo. The closest village is [Siner, Chuvash people|Chuvash Republic|Siner].

History

It was first mentioned in 1486.

Climate

The climate is moderately continental, with long cold winters and warm summers. Average January temperature is ; average July temperature is. The absolute recorded low was and the record high was. Annual precipitation is up to.

Economy

Industry in Alikovo is represented by a construction plant, branches of banks and insurance companies, telecommunication offices, and building companies.

Infrastructure

The facilities include a cultural center, a theatre, a library, a health clinic, and stores. There is also a postal office, a stadium, a restaurant and cafés, and several gas stations. A market is open on Thursdays. There is a park and a public garden named after Andriyan Nikolayev.

Education

Educational facilities include a middle school and a music school.

Culture

Cultural facilities include a museum, a people's theater, a people's ensemble, a veteran's orchestra, a school's brass band, and a chorus. International Chuvash music festival "Virjal shevlisem" is held each May.
A newspaper is published in Alikovo.

Religion